krazy_olie Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 (edited) Any cheapish headphones I can buy for practicing? Loud Practicing won't be a popular thing with my flat mates. Something like this maybe? [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/the_tbone_hd880.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/the_tbone_hd880.htm[/url] Thanks, Olie Edited June 7, 2007 by krazy_olie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukeward2004 Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 I use a pair of AKG K-55 headphones at home - fantastic for home practise and cheap as you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazy_olie Posted June 8, 2007 Author Share Posted June 8, 2007 Cheers, I had the AKG - 44s but they broke and I didn't really like them. I imagine the model up is better though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon73 Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 I use AKG, not sure which model they are but I do like them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spikyhedgehog Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 I've used Sennheiser and had some good results. A good quality preamp with a decent eq will do wonders! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guyl Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 Sennheiser HD201's Bought them after seeing them recommended in old Bassworld threads. They're great - really good value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 I bough some Sennheiser HD205s from Dixons for about £25 and they're great. I use them with my Tascam trainer and they also come with a 1/4" jack converter plug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 There's a headphone shootout in what hifi this month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 [quote name='Toasted' post='14989' date='Jun 10 2007, 11:22 AM']There's a headphone shootout in what hifi this month.[/quote] and the winner was....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Burpster Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 (edited) Ollie, I like you use 'phones most of time for practise ( I wont bore with the why) and I spose it comes down to svearal questions that you ahve to ask yourself about what you want.. 1. How much are you willing to spend? 2. what type do you prefer? Over ear/ on ear / or in ear? 3. how long are you going to be wearing them? Once you set out your criteria you can look for suitable sets...... I have a set of Bose Tri port in ears which were £65 ish and are superb....... They would be my recommendation! PS happy birthday! Edited June 11, 2007 by The Burpster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZPQ Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 For no critical work (e.g. practising rather than mixing), I'd go for the cheap Sennheisers (201 etc). They're comfy, sound fine and solid. I've got 3 pairs we use for tracking and they look like they'll last longer than the cheap AKG (K55) we have. Cheers John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazy_olie Posted June 11, 2007 Author Share Posted June 11, 2007 (edited) Thanks for recommendations. It really is just for practising so my main priority is comfort, even above sound quality. As long as it doesn't sound horrible I'll be fine. Don't want to spend more than £30, preferably less. I'll be playing it through my Warwick Head which has a great pre-amp. Thanks for the Happy Birthday btw . These look quite good, [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sennheiser-HD215-Closed-Back-Headphone/dp/B0007QN180/ref=sr_1_4/202-8670806-0403802?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1181566724&sr=1-4"]http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sennheiser-HD215-C...6724&sr=1-4[/url]. I quite like the idea of 1 ear listening if I'm listening out for something. P.s I will also probably be using these for regular music listening. Edited June 11, 2007 by krazy_olie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutton Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 AKG's are usually a safe bet. BTW Happy Birthday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twentyhertz Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 I use Audio Technica ATH-M30s, they're £40 from sound control, and I love them! A good proper tough-built studio headphone at a way bargainous price, I think Roland do the exact same phones with a different badge for £70+. Maybe a wee bit outwith your budget range, but definitely worth it in terms of improved quality and lifespan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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